90 



level land here bursts upoa the eye on emerging from the moun- 

 tains and the possibilities of this estate with sugar in a healthy state 

 of normal prices should be most gratifying to the owner. 



ST. ELIZABETH. 

 Experiments and analyses of soil have been made at Holland Estate 

 in this Parish, representing a large area of level alluvial deposit on the 

 banks of the Black Eiver. Formerly the property of the Gladstone 

 family, Holland is now in the hands of an enterprising jJroprietor ever 

 ready to experiment and to learn. "We predict considerable develop- 

 ments for this estate in the near future. 



The soil consists chiefly of silt with about equal quantities of fine 

 sand and agricultural clay and is somewhat heavy and retentive, becom- 

 ing close and sticky in wet weather. Owing to the small fall of level, 

 drainage requires the careful use of deep trenches and accurate grading 

 to make the best use of the fall available. It is noticeable that the 

 clay diminishes with the depth of the subsoil, and that the natural 

 drainage improves therewith. The chemical analysis indicates a good 

 standard of fertility. Given good aeration and suitable cultural con- 

 ditions the soil should be capable of giving very large returns without 

 assistance. 



SOIL ANALYSIS. 

 Reference Number — 58. 



Source Details — Experimental Plots. Holland Estate, St. Elizabeth. 

 Depth of Sample — 9 inches. 



Physical Analysis. 



Soil. Subsoil. Subsoil. 



A. B. 



9 inches 9-24 in. 24-36 in. 



